Cushing, Oklahoma
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −36.0% |
| 2008 | −40.6% |
| 2012 | −50.6% |
| 2016 | −54.2% |
| 2020 | −51.3% |
| 2024 | −54.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22.0%Harris601 | 76.1%Trump2,080 | 1.9% | R+54.1 | R+2.9 | R+52.6 | 2,733 | |
| R | 23.5%Biden610 | 74.8%Trump1,940 | 1.7% | R+51.3 | D+2.9 | R+55.7 | 2,595 | |
| R | 19.9%Clinton498 | 74.1%Trump1,851 | 6.0% | R+54.2 | R+3.6 | R+56.3 | 2,498 | |
| R | 24.7%Obama481 | 75.3%Romney1,465 | — | R+50.6 | R+10.0 | R+54.4 | 1,946 | |
| R | 29.1%Obama933 | 69.6%McCain2,235 | 1.3% | R+40.6 | R+4.6 | R+47.8 | 3,210 | |
| R | 32.0%Kerry1,021 | 68.0%Bush2,169 | 0.0% | R+36.0 | — | R+33.5 | 3,190 |
This small Creek County city sits atop one of North America's most critical oil storage and pipeline hubs, a geography that shapes its economy and keeps energy policy central to local political concerns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 54.2 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 54.1 points.
A population of 8,367, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,136 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Powell and Greenbrier.
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Cushing, Oklahoma. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4018850/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.